Education, Training, and Experience in Criminal Law
Ms. Fore has been licensed to practice law in the State of Florida since 2009. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, where she tried and won her first case before a jury as a student of the Criminal Practice Clinic.
In 2012, Ms. Fore trained at the National Criminal Defense College formerly held in Macon, Georgia.
As an attorney, Ms. Fore's practice has been dedicated exclusively to defending her fellow citizens who have been accused of crimes.
Career Criminal Trial Lawyer
Before starting her own practice, Ms. Fore served as an Assistant Public Defender in Palm Beach County, Florida, where she defended thousands of criminal cases, ranging from misdemeanors to murder.
During her career, she has done over 85 trials to verdict both before a jury and before a judge.
Ms. Fore has defended all varieties of criminal offenses in Florida state courts, including violent crimes, drug crimes, sex crimes, manslaughter, murder, DUI, and domestic battery.
Professional Organizations
Ms. Fore is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Palm Beach County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Recent Blog Posts
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If a person is arrested for a new charge while out on bond, what happens?
Drug Court in Palm Beach County: What to Expect
Recommendations
- Mattie was very professional, honest, patient, knowledgeable and she kept me informed every step of the way in my case. I could not be happier with her representation which resulted in her winning my case. She spent many hours with me to ensure that she fully understood my case. I will without re...
- Ms. Fore was initially assigned by case back in 2011, when she worked for the Public Defender's Office. I feel fortunate that I had the privilege of working with her from the start of my case until the very end. Throughout the whole process which lasted a few years, she always kept me informed of...
- Mattie did a great job keeping in contact with me and moving my case along. She was very responsive to all my questions
- My family and myself feel Mattie S. Fore handled my case 100%. My charges were taking advantage of the elderly, (my mom and granny ) with whom I lived with for 20 years at one stage of my life. I did not, and would not do anything wrong to them… I was gonna go through trial and all that, but I fe...
- Mattie is an excellent lawyer she was very professional, and knowledgeable she handled my [fiance's] case and kept in contact with [us]. I could not be happier with her representation which resulted in her winning my case. She spent many times calling and waiting with us after. I will always reco...
- Ms. Mattie S. Fore is by far the very best lawyer for criminal defense that I have ever had the pleasure to meet. And Ms. Fore is not new to the game. She has many years of lawyer experience out of the Palm Beach County court house… I was looking at a 5 year prison sentence and my great attorney,...
- Dear Mattie, Thank you for representing me. My situation was very stressful but you were there for me. I am pleased with the outcome and your handling of the case. I will always recommend your services to my friends and family that may need it. You worked very hard for me and you always thought a...
- Mattie has been most efficient, quick and thorough. She has pleasantly taken complete control and has alleviated all stress involved. She is truly an “above and beyond” professional.
- About the firm of Mattie Fore Law, I cannot say enough good things about them. They were easy to talk to, very thorough, and won't rip you off, like a few of the other firms. I would recommend them to anyone needing an attorney. Respectfully, G.